County Probation Officer en Polk County BoCC

COURT SERVICES - COUNTY PROBATION OFFICER 

(BARTOW LOCATION) PG 11 - NON-EXEMPT 

SALARY $19.90HR./$41,392.00 ANNUALLY 

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION :

Oversee the supervision of court-ordered offenders assigned to the County Probation Division. Ensures individuals comply with all court-mandated conditions or are returned to court for further disposition when non-compliant. Plays a critical role in public safety, rehabilitation, and the fair administration of justice through consistent case monitoring, coordination of services, and legal documentation.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: 

Case Management and Offender Supervision
• Receives referrals, conducts interviews, and completes risk assessments to determine the appropriate supervision level and referral site for special conditions.
• Provides instruction to offenders regarding the terms of their court-ordered probation, including legal consequences for non-compliance.
• Assesses an offender’s capacity to complete community service and assigns worksite placements accordingly.
• Coordinates and monitors substance abuse evaluations, treatment, and urinalysis testing.
• Schedules and tracks compliance for DUI school, driving courses, anger management, behavior modification, parenting classes, human trafficking awareness, boating and hunting safety, gun safety, victim impact panels, and other court-directed programs.
• Maintains progressive, detailed case notes for each individual.
• Monitors and manages deadlines tied to each probation sentence to ensure compliance and timely intervention.
• Performs intake interviews in accordance with established procedures.
Legal Documentation and Court Involvement
• Prepares and submits legal documents such as terminations, modifications, revocations, affidavits of  Violation, arrest warrants, and notices to appear.

Attends and testifies in court regarding offender compliance; makes informed sentencing recommendations based on statute, criminal history, and individual circumstances.
• Completes thorough, accurate pre-sentence investigations as ordered by the Court, including legally appropriate sentencing recommendations.
Coordination and Reporting
• Collaborates with Judges, State Attorneys, Public Defenders, law enforcement, private counsel, Pre-Trial Release, and other criminal justice agencies.
• Collects and compiles data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to support the County’s budget process and meet state and federal reporting requirements.
• Tracks, manages, and distributes funds related to offender monetary obligations, including restitution and cost of supervision.
Other Responsibilities
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Criminal Justice Knowledge
• Understanding of case management practices and supervision strategies for criminal justice offenders.
• Familiarity with jail procedures, court operations, and hearing protocols.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for record confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Analytical and Judgment Skills
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to individual cases with sound judgment.
• Skilled in collecting and evaluating data to form logical conclusions and appropriate recommendations.
• Proficient in preparing well-supported sentencing recommendations in alignment with statutes and criminal history.
 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including courtroom testimony and legal documentation.
• Skilled in interviewing offenders and detecting discrepancies or attempts to falsify information.
• Maintains professionalism and composure in high-stress interactions with offenders and families.
• Builds cooperative relationships with courts, law enforcement, and community partners.

Technical Proficiency
• Comfortable using computers, justice databases, and software for data entry, tracking, and case documentation.
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines and maintaining accurate case records.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminology, psychology, sociology or a closely related field within 6 months of appointment.
A minimum of one (1) year investigative, criminal justice, case management or related work experience or have successfully completed a documented internship in a related field.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains consistent attendance, punctuality, and high ethical standards as essential conditions of employment.
Must possess reliable daily transportation and a working telephone, as the position is subject to call.
 

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.